Definition of "pedipulator" in English

noun

1. (rare) One who performs dexterous manipulations of objects using the feet.

   • Mr. Valazzi, the famous juggler and pedipulator now appearing at London halls has joined the school in order to add to his many accomplishments the art of flying.
   • The foot-pedalled player piano permits its "pedipulator" to enjoy the feeling of being actually an interpretative, perhaps even a creative, artist.

2. (robotics) A component mechanism which gives a robot the capability of walking; a robot having such a capability.

   • General Electric has been awarded an initial study contract which may lead to the building of a "pedipulator"— a manned walking vehicle intended to replace wheeled or tracked military carriers under certain conditions.

3. (very rare, humorous) A foot.